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2013 ALDS Preview

Posted on August 30, 2013 at 05:59 PM.

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**Using MLB 2K12**

Los Angeles Angels vs. Detroit Tigers

Los Angeles is the benefactor of the expanded MLB Postseason, in its second installment. They were 3rd in a highly competitive AL West, but managed to beat up the Rangers to make it to the ALDS. The Angels also get back Albert Pujols, who missed the second half of September with a sprained wrist.

Detroit didn't have trouble winning the AL Central. They also wrapped up Home Field Advantage shortly thereafter. Many would argue that Detroit slugged its way to the postseason, but they quietly acquired pitching depth along the way. Injuries came back to bite the Tigers late in the year. They hope that they lose no more bats, as bench depth is seemingly nonexistent after so many trades.

LAA vs. RHP
SS E. Aybar
RF H. Pence
1B A. Pujols
LF L. Berkman
DH T. Hunter
C A. Avila
CF M. Trout
3B A. Callaspo
2B M. Izturis

LAA vs. LHP
RF H. Pence
3B A. Callaspo
1B A. Pujols
CF M. Trout
DH C. Iannetta
LF L. Berkman
C A. Avila
2B M. Izturis
SS E. Aybar

DET vs. RHP
C B. Posey
LF R. Braun*
DH M. Cabrera
1B I. Davis
3B B. Lawrie
SS JJ Hardy
RF M. Trumbo
2B J. Altuve
CF. B Guyer

DET vs. LHP
2B J. Altuve
LF R. Braun*
DH M. Cabrera
1B M. Trumbo
3B B. Posey
RF J. Sands
SS JJ Hardy
C J. Lucroy
CF B. Guyer

Probable Starting Pitching Matchups
Game 1: Justin Verlander vs. Jon Lester
Game 2: Matt Cain vs. CJ Wilson
Game 3: Adam Wainwright vs. Ervin Santana